Paediatric First Aid

This is a two day course (12 hours), for those of you who wish to gain the first aid skills relevant for those of you who are looking after and caring for babies and young children under the age of eight.

People who are working with babies, baby sitting or even child minding will benefit from this course. It is suitable for crčche, schools, and voluntary organisation employees.

Those of you who are looking for work in the childcare sector will also benefit from this course.

The course meets Ofqual requirements and is in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the NCMA and provides evidence for those working towards NVQ’s in Childcare.

The course is taken over 2 days (12 hours) and covers:

DAY ONE

Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider

Be able to assess an emergency situation safely

Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally

Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction

Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding

Understand how to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock

Understand how to provide first aid to an infant and a child with anaphylaxis

DAY TWO

Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with injuries to bones, joints and muscles

Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with head and spinal injuries

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

Understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat or cold

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung

Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with minor injuries

The assessments will be carried out as an ongoing assessment process so NO end of course assessment!

On completion, successful candidates will be awarded an "Ofqual" approved Paediatric First Aid Work Certificate valid for three years.

Course Specifications:

First Aid at Work Re-Qualification

First Aid at Work Re-Qualification

Date: 20 Nov 2018

Course Description:

This course is designed for current First Aid at Work Statutory Certificate holders prior to expiry. The syllabus comprises of day 1 and day 2 with assessments upon completion of day 2.
The course enables participants to refresh their knowledge and technique as well as validating certification for a further three years.

Course Description:

Course Specifications:

First Aid At Work

First Aid At Work

Date: 03 Dec 2018

Course Description:

This 3 day First Aid at Work course is for people who work for organisations who need someone to be trained in first aid that conforms to the regulations which were changed in October 2013. This means that the employer rather than the HSE is responsible for the standards of their first aid training.